Digestive Health

Ingredients by Nature has launched MonkFiber, a functional, sweet fiber derived from the pomace of the monk fruit. 

Packaging is immensely important for branding; therefore, a compromise will always exist between early adoption of eco-friendly packaging and aesthetics.

This spring, the company introduced a brand new product called Regular Girl Wellness, this time targeting not only the digestive health space but also urinary tract health.

A look at the trends and complexities shaping-or reshaping-dietary supplement retail.

Here’s a look at ingredients driving that growth.

Kaneka Probiotics has chosen seven winners for Phase 1 of its Kaneka Innovation Award Program, and had announced Phase 2 of the giveaway.

Contract manufacturers share trends they see based on what’s made in their facilities.

The term prebiotic has become an industry buzzword. How it translates to finished products and consumers may be another story, however.

Even so, more consumers need to be convinced of ashwagandha’s efficacy, safety, and benefits.

Here’s why magnesium is more than just a passing trend.

A clinical study recently published in the Journal of Colorectal Disease found that the proprietary probiotic strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 improved abdominal pain and bowel habits in subjects with irritable bowel syndrome. 

Kaneka Americas Holdings Inc. has achieved Health Canada Class III approval for Floradapt Cardio under the Natural Health Products Directorate

How the U.S.-China trade war continues to change the playing field for players international and domestic.

A brief look at some fast-growing markets for dietary supplements

2019’s most unexpected supplement ingredient sales trends, according to SPINS

Safety was demonstrated through a combination of genotypic analysis, phenotypic data, and published clinical trials.

Why we need to target the causes of aging

Sabinsa (East Windsor, NJ) has been granted U.S. patent US10166261 for the administration of Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 (LactoSpore) at a dose of 2 billion CFU per day as a way to manage dementia and dementia-related sleep disorders, presented as symptoms of major depressive disorder, in humans with IBS.

Baby Colic is a clinically studied combination of two probiotic strains that the company says helps reduce the duration of crying episodes while also promoting infant gut health.

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes now has Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration Certification at its Kennesaw, GA facility. 

PanTheryx announced that an independent expert panel has affirmed its bovine colostrum as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) for specific food and beverage uses. 

Examining the catalysts driving sales growth

Kaneka Probiotics is holding a $150,000 Naturally Smart Probiotics Giveaway, which is part of its Innovation Awards Program. 

Market researcher IRI provided its insight on which retail channels for dietary supplements are growing, or shrinking, at CRN’s The Conference.

With more U.S. adults taking dietary supplements than ever before, continued consumer confidence in the safety, quality, and efficacy of supplements will remain of utmost importance to those with stakes in the industry.

A recently published randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that a combination Lactobacillus strains reduced bone loss in post-menopausal women. 

A new clinical study demonstrated the ability of the probiotic yeast strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 - branded Quatreflora - to support vaginal health in women. 

Comet Bio launched its Arabinoxylan Plant Fiber Extract, a plant-based, gluten-free prebiotic dietary fiber 

Scott Ravech will continue as CEO with global oversight of the newly combined company, but Steen Andersen, Bifodan’s CEO has been named president of Deerland Probiotics and Enyzmes International. 

BIOHM is a probiotic formula that combines good bacteria (Bifidobacterium breve, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus) and good fungi (Saccharomyces boulardii), with the enzyme amylase to break down digestive plaque and recondition the gut.